Four detained in murder probe
HECKMONDWIKE MAN DIED AFTER HE WAS STABBED
THREE more men have been arrested by detectives investigating the death of Bradley Gledhill – bringing the total number of suspects detained to four.
A murder probe was launched by West Yorkshire Police after officers attended a fight at Park Croft, Batley, where Mr Gledhill was fatally injured.
His death sparked an outpouring of emotion on Facebook with heartbroken friends and relatives posting tributes in memory of the alleged murder victim.
A 19-year-old Batley man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday morning in connection with the incident and a 31-year-old man from Heckmondwike has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has now arrested three more men following early hours raids in Batley and Heckmondwike.
Two men aged 18 and 23 from Batley and an 18-year-old man from Heckmondwike, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 19-year-old man Batley man previously arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody, while a 31-year-old Heckmondwike man arrested on suspicion of affray is no longer considered a suspect and has been released with no further action taken.
Police were called at about 10.28pm last Sunday 21 to reports of an altercation on Park Croft involving a group of people.
Mr Gledhill, 20, who is from Heckmondwike, suffered a stab injury during the incident, after which other persons involved fled the scene.
Two other males allegedly involved in the fighting also suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Vanessa Rolfe of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing a number of enquiries into this fatal incident in a residential street in Batley and now have five men under arrest in custody.
“I want to thank residents who have got in touch with information so far and again encourage anyone who can assist our investigation to come forwards, either to the police via 101 or the online Major Incident Public Portal system. This system allows relevant information, video and pictures to be sent directly to detectives investigating offences. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity.
“Any scrap of information could be important as we work to investigate this serious disorder which has led to two men being injured and a young man losing his life.”
Anyone who has any information which could assist the police investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing police crime number 13200310402. Information can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. Reports can be made online direct to investigators through the Major Incident Public Portal